QC Technician

SPT Labtech; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Generous pension plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

SPT Labtech in Cambridge, UK, seeks a Quality professional to lead in-process and final quality checks on consumables, manage incoming stock and perform precise volumetric testing. You will develop test methods, collaborate across teams for RCA investigations, and track QC KPIs to drive improvements.

Experience in Quality, Engineering or Manufacturing environments, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel are essential. ISO 9001 knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing environments.
• Practical experience in volumetric testing or other precision measurement techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication across departments and with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-process and final quality checks on consumables and products ready for dispatch.
• Manage and inspect incoming stock from a quality perspective.
• Perform volumetric testing ensuring precision, repeatability and reliability.
• Develop and improve volumetric test methods and equipment.
• Collaborate with Production, Development, Manufacturing Engineering and QA Teams on RCA investigations using structured methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, 8D).
• Track and report global QC KPIs across sites and drive corrective actions.
• Introduce and document new testing and inspection techniques.
• Support continuous improvement projects and transitions of consumables to new markets.
• Check parts against specifications, drawings and COCs.
• Identify and manage all non-conforming products.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Documentation

ISO 9001

MS Word

MS Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Manufacturing Planning Systems

Job description

• Lead by example in Health & Safety and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Conduct in-process and final quality checks on consumables and products ready for dispatch.
• Manage and inspect incoming stock from a quality perspective.
• Perform volumetric testing on our liquid handling consumables- ensuring precision, repeatability, and reliability.
• Develop and improve volumetric test methods and equipment for our liquid handling instruments, driving greater accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance Teams to lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations using structured methodologies (e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, 8D), resolve quality issues, and validate new QC methods.
• Track, analyse, and report on global QC KPIs (e.g. first pass yield, defect and non-conformance rates, cost of poor quality) across sites, identifying trends and driving data-led corrective and preventive actions.
• Introduce and document new testing and inspection techniques that enhance our quality processes.
• Support continuous improvement projects and project involving working on new consumables or transitioning existing consumables into new markets, sharing insights and best practices across teams.
• Check parts against specifications, drawings, and Certificates of Conformity (COCs).
• Identify, label, and manage all non-conforming products appropriately.
  Experience in Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Practical experience in volumetric testing or other precision measurement techniques.
• Confidence in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis (RCA), with practical experience applying methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, or 8D.
• Experience monitoring, analysing, and reporting on quality KPIs, using data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across departments.
• Comfortable using Manufacturing Planning Systems, MS Word, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 (experience with ISO 13485 or cGMP is a bonus).
• You thrive in a team environment possessing a proactive, collaborative, and flexible approach.

Desirable but not essential:

• Strong understanding and practical experience in statistics, including the application of statistical controls and analysis techniques such as control charts, capability analysis, and ongoing control monitoring to evaluate and ensure the quality, reliability, and consistency of consumable products.
  Based in Cambridge, UK, SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For more than two decades, our expert scientists, engineers, and business innovators have provided world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalized experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.

Want to be part of a team that's truly making a difference?

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.